Professional Member

Kristie Atkins, a national radio and marketing award winner, has joined IPMG as Chief Commercial Officer after her role as Director of Sales for Amalgamated Holdings Limited, which owns leading brands including Event Cinemas, Greater Union, BCC Cinemas, Moonlight Cinemas, Rydges Hotels & Resorts, QT Hotels & Resorts, Atura Hotels, Art Series Hotels, Thredbo, Sydney's majestic State Theatre and more.

She originally joined AHL as Marketing Manager for Greater Union after almost a decade in radio as a current affairs announcer, journalist and promotions manager. Also an award winning stage performer, Kristie has worked as a drama and media teacher and professional entertainer around Australia and overseas.

With her unique background and career experience, Kristie boasts an enviable combination of sales, marketing, business development, communications, PR, event management and sponsorship skills. She prides herself on an ability to lead strategy while also juggling tactical and operational responsibility. She is known amongst her broad networks for her infectious enthusiasm, uncompromising work ethic and highly developed relationship building skills.

Alongside her work, Kristie is also a member of the foundation board of leading NSW medical research institute HMRI and is currently developing a Sydney chapter of the foundation. She is a member of the Australian Marketing Institute, Executive Women Australia, Women on Boards and the Professional Communicators Network. She is a member and mentor for SWIMM (Senior Women in Media and Marketing) and is a Lucy Mentor for Macquarie University.